Operation - Ariens Zoom XL 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand the entire Safety
section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See See Figure 5 for all controls and features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock
failure and improper operation of
unit can result in death or serious
injury. Check system before each
use to make sure it is functioning
properly.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated contact
your Ariens dealer for repairs.
Test Steering PTO
Lever
1 Neutral
Position
2 Neutral
Position
3 Neutral
Position
4*+ Out of
Neutral
Position
5*+ Neutral
Position
* Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Ignition Switch
1
2
3
4

OPERATION

Parking
Brake
Off Engaged
On Engaged
Off Disengaged Doesn't
Off Disengaged
On Engaged
Operate ignition switch
with a removable key.
Ignition switch has four
positions: Stop (1),
Headlight (2), Run (3),
Start (4). See STARTING
AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 17 for
detailed instructions on
how to start engine.
Throttle Lever
Choke Control
NOTICE: Do not choke a warm engine.
Engine
Parking Brake
Starts
Doesn't
Start
Start
Shuts
Off
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Shuts
Off
HOUR METER
Measures and displays (1) the amount of time
engine has been run, time spent on jobs and
service intervals. This time cannot be
cleared.
EN - 14
Fast (1) – Increases
1
engine speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases
2
engine speed.
Use to start a cold engine. Push
the choke lever away from
operator position to start a cold
engine. Pull the choke lever
toward the operator position
when the engine starts to run
smoothly.
Engages (2) and
1
disengages (1) parking
brake.
2
Engages (2) and
1
disengages (1)
mower blades.
2